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Denotes genuine Irish food culture, ie special Irish food products/companies/producers, and highlights the best places to shop for regional and artisan foods; the selection excludes obvious 'non-Irish' elements regardless of quality, eg ethnic restaurants and specialists in coffee, wine and other drinks, unless relevant to local production or history. Eat & Stay establishments are chosen for their commitment to showcasing local produce and Irish hospitality. Serious About Seafood The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade

The King's Head

Well-managed destination food pub steeped in history, with atmosphere and a personal touch from the Grealish family
Seats 200 (+30 outside; private room 80). Open L & D daily from 11am. Children welcome; kids’ menu, high chairs, baby changing. Wheelchair accessible (from Middle Street), wheelchair friendly toilets. All major cards. abbreviations

Located in the heart of Galway’s ‘Latin Quarter’ and steeped in history, The Kings Head is an 800-year-old pub that has been owned and run by Paul and Mary Grealish since 1989. A relatively small frontage belies the extent of this landmark pub, which reveals itself over three storeys, offering live music every night, craft beers (including their own Kings Head ‘Blood Red Ale’, from local craft brewers, Galway Hooker), cocktails, bar food and a bistro. Menus are underpinned by a longstanding commitment to sourcing fresh, local and seasonal produce from artisan suppliers – or, as they put it, “...pub food, only better!”


Part of Galway’s medieval history, The King's Head has historical links to the beheading of King Charles 1 in 1649 and was once the Mayor’s House. The original medieval walls, windows and medieval fireplace dated 1612 provide its unique atmosphere. It caters to a broad audience to fill its seats and does so with style. Cosy and casual, the thick stone walls are hung with tapestries and an upstairs gallery overlooks the action on stage. In the evenings those who want to eat are encouraged up here to separate the diners from the tipplers.


At night it’s a very popular watering hole for students, locals and tourists.At more than eight hundred years old, this popular bar is known for great live music and comedy, sport on the big screen, and the fresh food served every day.


The ongoing commitment to sourcing the best local produce is very evident: free-range chicken from the Friendly Farmer in Athenry features, as does organic pork and sausages from Andarl Farm, smoked Connemara lamb from McGeough's of Oughterard, organic vegetables from Sloe Hill Farm, Sliabh Aughty honey, Linalla ice cream from across the bay in Co Clare and, of course, Griffin’s bread from the famous bakery next door.


In 2015 proprietors Paul and Mary Grealish made some major changes that saw the transformation of the long-established adjoining business, The Malt House, which they had owned for eleven years, into The Kings Head Bistro, which features a cosy wood-clad dining room, bar and courtyard.


The bistro serves the same great food as the pub, with one menu throughout. The menu is short and to the point. Fresh local seafood features prominently including lobster, crab claws and scallop. Traditional Irish stew, Kellys oysters on the half shell with dillisk scones and a pint of creamy Guinness is a great Irish treat.






 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

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Last Updated: 30-01-2021
Author: Georgina Campbell

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